In:
European Journal of Endocrinology, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 176, No. 2 ( 2017-02), p. K1-K7
Abstract:
Pituitary microadenomas and adrenal tumours are the most common causes for endogenous Cushing syndrome (CS) in children. Case description We describe a two-year old girl with Cushing syndrome due to ectopic pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) production from an abdominal yolk sac tumor. Cortisol concentrations were elevated but adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) concentrations were equivocal. The use of antibodies specifically detecting ACTH precursors revealed that plasma ACTH precursors were elevated. Additionally, an ACTH assay with a low cross-reactivity for precursors showed low concentrations of ACTH. Immunohistochemistry suggested POMC but not ACTH production by the tumour. Conclusion We describe a yolk sac tumour as a novel source of ectopic POMC production leading to CS in a young girl.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0804-4643
,
1479-683X
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2017
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1485160-X
